mkirsch wrote:
As usual, someone will jump on these threads and start calling people who try to describe how you would go about this "by the book" as WEIGHT POLICE.
Like I said in the beginning, I just wanted to look at the Lance campers this week (actually today now) that my truck could safely handle. I suppose I should of said 'with modifications'. I honestly thought that a end-user would be on the forum that has my exact truck.
I have Michelin Defender LTX M/X 265/70R17 on my truck now. I don't mind putting heavier leaf springs on the truck, air-bags or any other suspension modifications whatsoever if that's the route to go, in stead of buying another truck. Even though I would be new to hauling a camper in my truck I actually expected to do all of those things.
As far as tires go I'm open to changing those as well, even the stock rims. Not sure about the 19's. Not sure I would want to destroy my MPG but I realize it will decrease. I pull a 26' trailer now so I understand the MPG drops.
I'm not transmission savvy. The automatic w/OD I have now seems to be fine so far. I did put a Mag-Hytec 727 double deep transmission pan on when I first bought the truck. I would be clueless to what sort of transmission mods would be needed (if necessary) and more importantly who I would take it to. I'm sure that would be pretty expensive as well.
-SD:
